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Japanese Maples Fall Color

'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back.  'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini

Peony "Top Brass"

Peony "Top Brass"


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. what a unique peony bloom! so pretty! Fishtail Cottage's Garden party starts up next Thursday May 3rd ~ hope to see you link up! xoxo, tracie

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  2. Beautiful, Phillip!

    I think of your beautiful garden and always wish you the very best!

    gerri XXX

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  3. Stunning! Need to get more peonies...

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  4. An oriental lion! What a fantastic form.

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  5. I always enjoy your gorgeous photographs. You always get the lighting just right.

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